Tesla Model 3 vs Audi A4 Sedan detailed comparison data

    by Iqtidar Ali | @IqtidarAlii

‘Audi A4 Sedan’ is a Tesla Model 3 competitor as previously described by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, so it is necessary for us to have a detailed comparison of both vehicles for any feature/option that we can find. Previously we compared Model 3 with BMW 3 Series 320i Sedan for the same purpose, to have an idea of what we are getting out of the most anticipated car of the year.

I have selected the 2018 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra premium S Tronic FWD Sedan (MSRP: $36,975) which is close to the price of the base Tesla Model 3 (MSRP: $35,000). The Audi A4 compared here is the base model with front-wheel drivetrain (FWD), we will be posting a comparison for the Quattro (four-wheel-drive) model when Model 3 dual motor AWD (all-wheel-drive) version is launched next year.

The thing to remember here is that Tesla Model 3 is equipped with next-generation Autopilot/Self-Driving Hardware that makes it a potential full self-driving car of the future and gives the electric-sedan a clear edge over it’s ICE competitors. Traditional automakers might not be able to fill this gap anytime soon. Also the ‘zero-emissions’ advantage is unmatched on the Model 3.

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Browse by features/options:

• 01 – Exterior Dimensions
• 02 – Interior Dimensions
• 03 – Luggage Capacity / Cargo Volume
• 04 – Emissions / Fuel Economy
• 05 – Weight Info
• 06 – Suspension
• 07 – Interior
• 08 – Convenience / Connectivity / Tech
• 09 – Safety
• 10 – Warranties / Assistance

	0-60 mph: 5.6 Secs (5.1 Secs Long Range version)	0-60 mph: 7.1 Secs
Exterior Dimensions (Inches)
OPTIONS	TESLA MODEL 3	AUDI A4 SEDAN
Length	184.8	186.1
Width	76.1	72.5
Height	56.8	56.2
Wheelbase	113.2	111
Body	Hybrid steel/aluminum body	Lightweight construction technology – multi-material body construction (steel and aluminum composition) and multistep anti-corrosion protection

 

Interior Dimensions (Inches)
OPTIONS	TESLA MODEL 3	AUDI A4 SEDAN
Headroom – Front / Rear	39.6 / 37.7 (40.3 / 37.7 with Glass Roof)	38.9 / 37.4
Leg Room – Front / Rear	42.7 / 35.2	41.3 / 35.7
Shoulder Room – Front / Rear	56.3 / 54.0	55.9 / 54.5
Hip Room – Front / Rear	53.4 / 52.4	N/A / N/A

Luggage Capacity / Cargo Volume (ft³)
	TESLA MODEL 3	AUDI A4 SEDAN
(compare with several other Sedans and EVs)	15	13

Emissions / Fuel Economy
	TESLA MODEL 3	AUDI A4 SEDAN
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year	Zero	5.7 (Est)
Fuel Economy MPGe / MPG	126 MPGe	Highway: 37, City: 27, Combined: 31
Weight Info
Base Curb Weight : lbs	3549 (Standard Battery)	3450
	3814 (Long Range Battery)

Suspension
OPTIONS	TESLA MODEL 3	AUDI A4 SEDAN
Front	Double wishbone, virtual steer axis front suspension with coil over twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar	Five-link front independent steel spring suspension
Rear	Independent multi-link rear suspension with twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar	Five-link rear independent steel spring suspension

Interior
OPTIONS	TESLA MODEL 3	AUDI A4 SEDAN
Climate Control	Dual zone climate control system	Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning, HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Seating Trim	Textile seating (all vegan)	Leather seating surfaces
Front Armrest	Front center console with open storage and two USB ports	Sliding Front Center Armrest with Storage
Trim	Premium heated seating and cabin materials throughout, including open pore wood décor (Only with Premium upgrades pack)	Interior Trim includes: Aluminum Instrument Panel Insert, Aluminum Door Panel Insert, Aluminum Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
Interior Lighting	No Official Info	Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting

Convenience / Connectivity / Tech
OPTIONS	TESLA MODEL 3	AUDI A4 SEDAN
On-board Computer	On-board Supercomputer (Nvidia Drive PX2)	No Official Info
Steering Controls	Steering wheel with twin scrollers enabling access to multiple-functions including steering height and side mirror adjustments	Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles
Center Screen	15″ center touch screen with multi layered info, navigation and autopilot display	7.0″ MMI®  center infotainment display
Internet connectivity	Wi-Fi and LTE internet connectivity	N/A
Radio	FM/Internet streaming radio	Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System
Hands Free Calling	Bluetooth® hands-free calling and media streaming	BLUETOOTH® wireless technology preparation & streaming audio for compatible devices
Keyless Entry	Keyless entry and remote climate control using the Tesla app	Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 4 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
Rearview Mirror	Auto dimming rear-view mirror	Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Side Mirrors	Power-adjustable side mirrors	Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Power Windows	One-touch power windows throughout	Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Seats	12-way, power adjustable front seats, steering column and side mirrors (Only with Premium Upgrades Package. Manually adjustable seats in base Model 3)	Heated 3-Step Front Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power front seats and 4-way power lumbar for driver
Driver Profiles	Universal driver profiles accessible through entire Tesla fleet	No Official Info
Rear Camera	Back-Up Camera	Rear view parking camera
Trunk/Frunk Opening	Manual Opening (mainly due to future ride sharing phenomenon)	Remote Power Cargo Access

Safety
OPTIONS	TESLA MODEL 3	AUDI A4 SEDAN
Brakes	Electromechanically boosted four wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution (EBD)	Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD) and brake assist
Radars/Sensors	Eight cameras, forward radar and twelve ultrasonic sensors enabling active safety technologies including collision avoidance and automatic emergency braking	Airbag Occupancy Sensor, Audi pre sense basic Forward Collision
Airbags	Six front row and two side curtain airbags	Driver and front passenger dual-stage airbags, front thorax side airbags and Sideguard® head curtain airbags
Seat Belts	Three-point safety belts with belt-reminders for driver and four passengers	Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners, Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger safety belts for installation of child-restraint seat
LATCH	Two LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments in second row	Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) in rear seats
Traction / Stability Controls	Electronic stability and traction control	Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features; with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
Tire Pressure Monitoring	Tire pressure monitoring system	Tire pressure monitoring system
Anti-theft	Anti-theft alarm system	Audio Theft Deterrent
Child Locks	Child safety locks	Rear Child Safety Locks

Warranties / Assistance
OPTIONS	TESLA MODEL 3	AUDI A4 SEDAN
Warranty	4 year, 50,000 mile limited warranty	4 Years/50,000 Miles
Battery	8 year, 100,000 mile (120,000 mile with Long Range Battery)	N/A
Roadside Assistan	24x7x365 Availability (more info)	4 Years/Unlimited Miles
Other Warranties	N/A	Drivetrain: 4 Years/50,000 Miles, Corrosion: 12 Years/Unlimited Miles, Maintenance: 1 Years/10,000 Miles